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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-02-23
"She Always Made Home Happy"


There is said to be a tombstone in
England bearing this inscriptions: "She
always made home happy" 1t was
tribute from husband and children to
one whose life had been a noble type
of wifehood and motherhood. In what
patience must that woman have pos
sessed her soul How very near to
Jesus she must have lived and how
much of his spirit he must have given
her! When we read of such life we
are led to eXclaim: 80 Lord, who is
sufficient for these things ?" We stop,
thinking such a standard too high for
mortals to attain. Then we remember
the words of Paul: " | can do all things
through Christ who strengthened me-"
To get this strength we must hold
close communion with Jesus; and al
though we cannot be absent from the
little ones to be alone with him as
often as we wish, yet we can have him
in the nursery with us all the day, and
through his grace we may be enabled
to be faithful to the trust he has given
us. A mothers influence is boundless
" My mother said So" in a child's esti-
nation, is as strong an argument for
the truth as " the Bible says so" is to
an orthodox divine. There is an in
fluence in the every word and look of
the mother: for the language of the
lips is not the only language spoken at
home. 1t has been said that the hui
man countenance is the painted stage
and natural robing of the soul: it is no
single dress, but wardrobe of CO.'S
tunes innumerable. Hence we teach
by something that never goes into
words. This teaching is of high or
der, although noiseless in its preten-
sions. The mother is the handspring
which controls all the machinery of the
home:
"A noble life, but written not
In any book of fame;
Among the list of noted ones
None ever saw her name:
For only her own household knew
The victories she had won,
And none but they could testify
How well her work was done"
Mrs. Gaskell tells of g Old Alice" who
had become deaf and nearly blind, and
this is the beautiful thing she says to
Mary Barton: "You're mourning for
me, my dear, and there's no need. l
am as happy as child. l sometimes
think / am child whom the Lord is
hushabying to my long sleep: for when
were nurse-girl my missus always
telled me to speak very low and soft,
to darken the room, that her little one
might go to sleep. Now to me all
noises are hushed and still, and the
bonnie earth seems dim and dark, and
| know it is my Father lolling me to
my long sleep" AS the Gagged bird
sings merrily, so such souls are filed
with I" the peace of God which passeth
all understanding. "-ErangeliSt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
King Family Reunion.

On Thursday, the 18th, the decend
ants of the King family to the mum
ber of 100, met at the Fair Grounds
and had a good, social time, regardless
of the shower in the morning.
After partaking of the contents OF
we'll filled baskets they repaired to the
stand and listened to the early tradi.
tionary history of the family, as col
lected by the Secretary.
After remarks by 81. l.. Bancroft,
w. w. Mccall, J. D. King, E. P.
Brainerd, and others, it was resolved
that we try and collect a genealogical
table to the present time.
Nelson was chosen as the place oi
meeting for 1888. 81. L Bancroft was
chosen President, and J. G. Harmon
continued as Secretary and Statisti
clan.
A committee of Ave was appointed
to make all necessary arrangements
and choose time and place of the mex
meeting.
A vote of thanks was rendered te
J. T. Riddle for his kindness in giving
US the use of the grounds.
Adjournment to meet next year in
full force.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25

"BLINKEY MORGAN has an army
of sympathisipg pals in this country
and Canada. A large number of pro.
fessiOnal aud elite members of the
relief corps" have started "popu-
lar subscription In behalf of their
accomplished cOmrade who has been
deprived of his " means of livelihood"
and now languishes in the Portage
County Bastile, anxiously awaiting
the time when he shall bid adieu to
bis most attentive host, Sheriff Shell.
don, whose anxiety that Blinkey"
may have an opportunity to defend
his good name and prove his innO-
cence before the proper tribunal, is a
safe guarantee that he will respond to
the mild interrogation, guilty or not
guilty ?" of the Court, next month.
In Windsor, Canada, Chicago, and
other western cities, subscription pa
pers are being circulated among the
4" fraternity" to raise fund to pay for
the services of able counsel to defend
Blinkey." In the language of q CO
temporary: Let the silver plate be
more securely locked; if Morgan is
cleared by the ablest criminal lawyers
it will require an exceptionally large
fund, and festival" of burglaries
will at once be inaugurated.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
a piss.aut Rsuaisn,

A very pleasant reunion was held
with Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ID. Smaliey nj
their pleasant home in Randolph, tine
18th inst. 1t was a reunion OF the
teachers and students of the Alliance
High School of the years 1857 8 E, OF
which Prof, J. X Picket, now of Iowa.
was superintendent, and H. ID Sma .
ley, Assistant. There Were some forty
or fifty persons present, most OF them
old students and their companions,
some of whom had not met for nearly
thirty years. They came from Indi-
ana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Kansas,
besides those from nearer home, in
Guiding Alliance, Canton, and other
places. Among those present from
this vicinity were DR.. r. B johnson,
of this city; s. B. Morris, of Charles
town, and J. Fl. Way, of Shalersville.
Though the welcome rain was fall
ing outside, there was perfect sunshine
within, and a happier set never sat
down to table spread with the good
things of this life, to which all did
ample justice, being waited upon by
the children of some of the students.
Prof. Smalley gave an address of
welcome, which was responded to by
8. B Morris, Esq s. II. kockhill. of
Canton, read what he called an apollo
gy for poem, which was well receiv>
ed; after which, Prof. Picket spoke of
the "reminiscences of the old school
days. But all things here must have
an end, and SO did this pleasant meet
ing, and after traasacting some bust
ness, adjourned to meet next year in
the old school house in Alliance.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Portage County Convention.

All citizens of Portage County who
are in sympathy with the aims and
objects of the Union Labor Party, are
earnestly requested to meet in mass
convention in Citizens Hall, Raven
ma. o., on Saturday, August 81, 1887
at 2o'clock p. m, to nominate q Coun'
ty ticket, select an Executive Commit.
tee, and to transact such other bust.
ness as may be properly brought before
said meeting. Friends from outside
of the County are cordially invited to
attend.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
P. q. WHITCoMB,
Kent, O., County Organizer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Directors Meeting.

The Directors of the Portage County
Agricultural Society met at the Fair
grounds on Saturday, August 20. Mem
beers present: Olin, Riddle, Risk, Ban
croft, Thomas, Fox. Bergin, Morgan,
Spencer, Weaver, Stevens. Lake, Gardner,
Farr, Ray, and Wing.
1t was voted to build band stand, the
cost not to exceed $50; also to locate it
Atty feet west and thirty feet north of
the judges stand, size and style to be
left with the executive committee.
Necessary arrangements were made to
thoroughly advertise the Fair.
The Secretary was instructed to join
the trotting Association, which. in his
Judgment, was best for the Society. Also
to secure one band of music for each day
of the Fair.
A premium of $3 and 81 will be giver
for display of carp. Other necessary
arrangements were made for the comins
Fair and the meeting adjourned.
X. s. WING. Sec'y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Iudging at Fairs.

/ Anyone that Is posted in the manage
ment of county fair, will not advocate
| that any one thing makes fair success
full or failure. If there Is one thing
more than another that tends to keep a
fair successful, it is that OF good decisions
in awarding the premiums. If fair is
useful it is educational, and when this
feature is wanting, the fair ceases to be
| of any real benefit to exhibitors. Ii the
awards are in any way misapplied. either
| from ignorance or carelessness of judges,
| or what Is worse, through outside in
f1ueDce, then it certainly is an injury to
exhibitors and to any person who is try
| ing to learn what correct type of any
breed may be, and an injury to the fair
itself. This needs no argument to make
it plain to any one; it is an axiom. How
to avoid these failures has been a puzzle
to fair managers, who have had the best
interests of their society at heart ever
since fairs have been in existence; and
probably always will be. The best
judges that can be had are liable to make
mistakes. A committee consisting of
three judges is the easiest and smoothest
plan SO far as l know, that has ever been
tried, for if any exhibitor is dissatisfied
with the award it is easy to tell him 81
was in favor of giving the premium to
you, but the other two were against
me-" Instances of this kind are not "few
and far between" or as scarce as 'hen's
teeth" Now, 1 do not wish to find
fault with any judges we haye had in
the past at our fair. They have done
extremely well, but l do not like the
system, With three judges there is no
responsibility. At our fair last fall we
tried the more modern plan of only one
judge in all classes of live stock. No
doubt it did not please all, but it was far
better than three. There are not many
men that are willing to take the entire
responsibility. In the poultry classes
there are professional judges. and by
confinng themselves to the standard of
excellence they very seldom make
mistakes. But in live stock, breeders do
not always agree as to what should con-
stitute a standard and the difficulty of
judging is greater. Breeders are not
willing to have their stock scored as the
poultry men do; possibly because they
cannot pull out the disqualifying feath-
ers.
We shall try the one judge system
again this year, and hope, as the demand
for expert judges grows greater, the sup
ply of experts may increase. both in
number and expertness, and also hope if
any exhibitor fails to get the first prize,
the judges may be able to tell him why
he did not get it, thus showing him
where and why he fails.
There are men in this county better
able to discuss this subject than 1. We
have some of the best breeders in our
county that the country affords and if
writing this article will draw them out
so they will state what they know, then
it has not been written in vain.
X. 8. WING.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Prohibition Mass Meeling,

A grand Prohibition Mass Meeting
and basket picnic is to be held in
Spires Grove, on the town line be-
tween Atwater and Deer field, hall
mile north of center road and 2 miles
south of Yale, on Tuesday, August 80,
at 10 o'clock a. m. The meeting will
be addressed by Hon. Walter It. Mills,
can .idate for Lieut. Gov. ON the Pro
hibition ticket and the principal Pro-
hibition orator In this campaign. Other
speakers will be present and some
thing especially fine In the line Of
music will be furnished by the noted
singer. Geo. w. Stephens, of New
York, the Atwater Cornet Band and
aeiser's Glee Club.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Excursion TO Gettysburg battle.
field Via Pennsylvania Lines.

For the Reunion of Ohio Veterans
and dedication of Ohio Memorial on
Gettysburg Battlefield. Sept. 14th. the
Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburg
will sell low rate excursion tickets to
Gettysburg on Sept. 10th to 18th that
will be good returning until Sept. 25th
1887. Full information can be obtain
ed from the nearest ticket agent of the
Pennsylyania Company, Pittsburgh,
Gin. Il st. Louis, or Chicago, st. Louis
& Pittsburgh r. r. Co. AS all stations
will not have the excursion tickets in
stock it will be necessary that notice
be given the ticket agent at the point
where excursionists will take one of
the lines named two or three days in
advance in order that tickets may be
procured. Address E. A. Ford, Gen.
eral Passenger Agent, Pittsburgh. for
detailed information.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25

The Cleveland PLAIN DEALER and
the Demoeratec Press will be sent to any
address during the coming campaign,
until January 1st, 1888, for so cents for
the two papers. Those who are al.
ready subscribers to the Press can get
the PLAIN DEALER by sending us 20
cents aud the address to which they
wish it sent. In all cases the money
must accompany the order.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Marriage Licenses.
J. r. Torpey and Julia Spellman.
Their Business Booming.

Their Business Booming.
Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at G
P. Reeds drug store as their giving
away to their customers of SO many
free trial bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Theil
trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the fact that il
always cures and never disappoints
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group, and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before
buying by getting trial bottle free
large size 81. Every bottle warranted
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
ParIOr Musicale.

A Musicale under the auspices of the
Parish Workers" of Grace Church
will be given at the residence of Mrs.
DIR. G. 8. Leonard, on Saturday eve
ming. August 9th. Mr.. A. A. Gra'
ham will present IA Falstaffian scene
from Henry 4th." instrumental and
vocal music, by Miss Patton, of Kent,
aud Miss Marie Leonard, Miss Verde
Seymour and Miss Edith Coe, and
Recitations by Miss WinifIed Wait
A cordial Invitation is extended to
all. Admission 20 cents.
MRS. III. ID. SEYMOUR, Pres.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25

Excursion Rats TO Ohio state Fair
AUGUST 29th 10 sept. 2nd.
The Pennsylvania Lines west of
Pittsburgh, including the Pennsylva,
mia Company. the Pittsburgh, Cincin-
natl and st. Louis hallway, and the
Chicago, st. Louis and Pittsburgh
Railroad, will sell excursion tickets to
Columbus and return, from ticket
stations in Ohio. from August 29th to
September I'd inclusive, at rate of one
fare for the round trip. These tickets
will be good returning up to and in.
cluding Saturday. Sept. 8, by any reg
ular train stopping at their destination
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft, or Calloused Lumps
and Blemishes from horses, Blood
SPAWN, Curbs. Splints. sweeney, Sti-
hes, S2rains, Sore and Swollen throat,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted. Sold by Belding
& Gibbons, Druggists. Ravenns, o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Blessings of showers cause showers

Blessings of showers cause showers
of blessings.
The new glass works are expert
menting with oil as fuel for the fur
mace. and we understand the trials are
giving very satisfactory results.
IS pictures, gems, for 35 cents, who
ever heard of the like? Go to the new
gallery bear Farmers Hotel. where
they will be making them at that
price for few days only.
The annual meeting of the Portage
County Bible Society is being held to-
day (Thursday) at the M. E. Church,
in Kent. Rev. s. w. Meek delivers
the address.
Nathan Wilson, an old resident of
RaveDpa, died at his residence, corner
of Spruce and Meridian streets, on
Sunday night, of Inflammation of the
bowels, aged 81 years. Funeral this
"Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. P. H. Bean was notified last
week that the pOcketboek stolen from
him had been recovered, and on Mon.
day he went to Cleveland after it. The
money was, of course, taken out before
the thieves dropped it, but the notes,
which were of considerable more value
to Mr.. Bean than first reported, were
found all right P. H. feels better now
The drillers still have world of
trouble. Besides dropping their sand.
pump about 700 feet, and smashing it
wide open, a piece of tempered steel,
broken from the drill, is now at the
bottom of the hole, and has been driven
some 25 feet in the slate, making the
progress rather slow. The sand pump
shows oil.
Andrew Willyard and Fred. Msister
and their wives left last week for
jamestown, Dakota, to visit friends
and relatives. A card from Mr.. and
Mrs. Willyard states that they arrived
safely at Jamestown on Friday morn
ing, where they would remain until
Saturday, when they expected to go
on to Edmunds, where their son re.
Sides
Mr.. James Twitt and Miss Lizzie,
his sister, of Cleveland, were guests
of their cousin, Miss Mary-joining in
the camping party at Muzzy, where
she and other members of E. Twitt's
family, have been indulging in the
fatigue and pleasure incident to camp
life-on Saturday last. Jimmy" is
seldom caught mapping when a good
fish (story) can be added to his string
He returned home Monday morning
Sheriff Sheldon went to Cleveland
last Thursday, having in charge Fred.
whiting, who was sentenced to the |
Work House by Mayor Holcomb on
charge of disorderly conduct and re-
sisting an officer. Whiting recently |
returned from Minnesota, and after |
filling up on fire-wster, proceeded to |
execute his threat to clean out every |
place over the Rhine" The job has
been postponed indefinitely.
Harry Davis and large number of
the Pittsburgh Infantry Go. OF which
he is member, are in camp ON Son.
tum's grounds at Sandy Lake, Occu-
pying some twelve or fifteen tents.
However warlike their appearance
may be, they are as peaceable and jolly
a set of fellows as one often meets.
They are out for good time and are
enjoying themselves hugely.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
New Advertis'ts.
Examiners Report.
To THE HONORABLE PROBATE JUDGE. PoRTAGl
EAuNTY a,HIO.

To THE HONORABLE PROBATE JUDGE, PORTAGE
COUNTY, ''HI0:
SIR: By author ty derived from you official
ly, bearing date the 18th day of August 1857,
and sfter being duly sworn according 10 law.
we, o, P. Sperra, and Geo Douthitt, as ex
aminef without previous notice or intim alton
to the County Treasurer, or any other person, +,
of such Intention, forthwith entered into the
County Treasury. presented our authority afore-
said to tie County Treasurer. demanded the
keys to the vaults and safes. and proceeded i'm
mediately to count the moneys therein, and
inspect and examine the Books, Records and
Vouchers thereof. together with all other prop
erty which should be in the custody Of the
Treasurer We then proceeded forthwith to
the Office of the County Auditor, and ascertain :
ed how much money the County Treasurer stood
charged with on the Au itor's books, also. the
exact. t.amount of money. property, bonds. secu-
rifles assets and etfects, that should be in the
Treasury, and the amount belonging to each
particular fund In compliance with the law
recurring certificates of such examination. we
he reby certify that SiXty-seven Thousand. One
Hundred Sixty-four and 90-l00 Dollars, was t. G
exact am unit of money so found and counted
in the County Treasury and that the statement
annexed, which agrees with the books of the
Auditor, presents the exact balances and over
payments in each fund. and the amount OF
property then in the custsdy of the Treasurer
Respectfully submitted,
O. p SPERRA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
New Picture GaIlerY.

G. w. Daugherty has located his
Picture Gallery on the Farmers Hotel
lot, where he will remain for a few
days. Those wishing good pictures at
low rates should call end see him.
Pictures of horses and carriages taken
at 80 cents each or two for so cents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Eishar RaunIan.

The fifth annual reunion of the
descendants of Zaehariah and Marga.
ret Fisher will be held at the hems of
the late Gibson Fisher, on Saturday.
Sept. 8, 1887. Friends of the family
are cordially invited.
ALICE FISHER, Sec'y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25

Naturaiization-First Papers.
Antonio Diginda. Italian,
Donate Rontinelle, Italian,
George Gadsby, English.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Excursion to Cleveland, Saturday
August 27th. 1887.

The Pennsylvania Co. announces a
cheap excursion to Cleveland on Sat-
urday, August 81, for which tickets
will be sold at a very low rate and good
to return until Sept. 1st, inclusive. AS
this is probably the last cheap excur-
sion of the season to the beautiful For.
est City, all who can should avail
themselves of the opportunity and go
See small bills for time of trains anG
rates of fare.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
Farm at Auction!
TWILL sell at auction. to the highest bidder.
SATURDAY.. SeDtomber 10. 1887.

september 10, 1887,
MY FARM. situated IL miles northeast of Ra-
VIENNA village. o.. on the Freedom road. This
farm was formerly known the Hudson
farm" 1t contains 144 61-1C0 acres OF good
land, well locae ed, on main Travelled road. one
fourth OF a mile to school, one half mile to
cheese factory. and only one and three-fourth
miles from court house at Ravenna The b. lid
ings are all in good repair. The dwelling con-
tafns eight rooms exclusive of closets and halls
Farm barn is SOxb6 feet, with u shed 13X30 at
tached. Large granery. ice house wagons he'd
hog house. and all necessary out buildings
splendid well and cistern at house, never-fail-
ing well at barn; rnnning water through the
farm sugar camp Of over eight hundred trees
sugar house and Sheds at camp.
TERAs:-One-fourth purchase money to be
paid down balance ip three equal annual pay
ments, secured by mortgage.
Sale to be on premises at one O'Clock p. m
For further particulars. call ON or address
JOHN FLETCHER
Ravenna, o.
H67P3sle positive, rain or shine.
r. ii. BEAH SoN. Auctioneers seO-3w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
RAvENNA. THURSDAY. AUG rs. 1887
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY
Rinter- Time Table, 1SS6-S.

Winter Time Table, 1867.
Gates open at 8 O'Clock A. M; close at P. N
Bell will be rung ten minutes before closing, as
notice to carriages to Lave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at 9 O'Clock A.. NJ; close at P. N
PRILO L. KING. SEXTON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

NOT1OE OF AFFOINI MENIs
Estate of Nicholas Knapp. deceased.
TIME undersigned has been duly appointed
Il administrator with the will annexed) o
the estate of Nicholas Knapp, late of RoOtstown
Portage County. Ohio. deceased.
Dated this 5th day of August, A. d; 1881.
GEORGE KNAPP.
Attest: c. A. REED. Probate Judge. 9S9
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25

LEGAL NOTICR-
ATTACHMENT.
John p. W altz, Prn) Before John H. Dussel.J
VS. p, of Ravenna towns hi
Amos B. Case. DEITY Portage County, Ohio.
an the l7th day of August. 1887, said Justice
Oissued an order of attachment in the above
action for the sum of $l59 go
JOHN p. WALTZ.
Ravenns. o.. August 20. 1881. ssl-sw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-25
PUBLIC SALEy

As expect to move to California, will sell
at public auction at my residence on South
Prospects Street, on
Saturday, ber 3, 1887.
commencing at O'Clock p m. the following
described goods, viz:
I Parlor Suit-Silk and Plush; 4 Chamber
Suits-fne and medium; 2 Blackwalnut War
drobes; 2 Extension Tables; / cabinet Organ
l Raw Silk Couch; "Wh White' Sewing Machine
new. latest inn mproved; Alaska" Refrigera-
tor; Climax Cooking Stove; Parlor stoves
Easy Chairs, Center Tables Bedding, Carpets,
Brussels and Ingram; Pictures. Silverware
Dishes. Tinware, &c &c.
TERMs-Cash ON day of sale,
MRS II. p. BRIGHAM.
P. II. BEAN & SON, Auctioneers. Il